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RE: Space saver spare tires are a joke
The space saver spares are so prevalent because they are lighter,
cheaper and smaller than a real spare rim and tire. Lots of advantages
for the automakers in there.
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> From: c a l i b a n[SMTP:caliban@sharon.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 4:39 PM
> To: mlcmlcmlc
> Cc: C1J1Miller@aol.com; quattro list; 200q20v list
> Subject: Re: Space saver spare tires are a joke
>
> On Fri, 15 Jan 1999, mlcmlcmlc wrote:
>
> ]In a car as large as the type 44 sedans & avants, not outfitting or
> ]designing a space for a proper stock sized spare tire is outrageous !
> The
> ]stock sized wheels and tires are not that big, 205/60 or 215/60 15"
> . BTW,
> ]the 87 sedan is a tight fit in the trunk w/ a 15x7 w/ 205/60 as a
> spare.
> ]The floor panel is slightly raised at the rear. I imagine the 91 200
> 15x7.5
> ]w/215/60 would raise the panel more (obviously), the question is the
> ]diameter.
>
> my understanding is that even with a full size spare,
> one isn't supposed to drive on it for longer than it
> takes to get a proper replacement immediately. that's
> just what i remember hearing years and years ago, it
> could be wrong. but perhaps that's why tinySpares are
> so prevalent, to encourage the owner to get that taire
> fixed.
>
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> rocky mullin
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